Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
500 g

tomato

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

jaggery

4 unit

garlic cloves

1 tsp

fenugreek seeds

1 sprig

curry leaves

1 tsp

mustard seeds

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

2 tbsp

oil

4 unit

green chillies

Step 1
~4 min

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 2
~4 min

Add fenugreek seeds and cook until golden brown.

Step 3
~4 min

Let the fenugreek seeds cool.

Step 4
~4 min

In a mixer grinder, add tomatoes, cooled fenugreek seeds, salt, and jaggery. Make a paste.

Step 5
~4 min

Heat oil in the same pan.

Step 6
~4 min

Add mustard seeds and let them crackle for 10 seconds.

Step 7
~4 min

Add curry leaves and let them cook for 10 seconds.

Step 8
~4 min

Add finely chopped onions and cook until softened.

Step 9
~4 min

Add the tomato chutney paste and 1/4 cup of water. Mix well.

Step 10
~4 min

Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chutney thickens slightly.

Step 11
~4 min

Serve raw tomato chutney with keerai sambar and rava dosa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chilies to suit your spice preference.

Roasting the tomatoes slightly before grinding can enhance the flavor.

For a smoother chutney, strain the mixture after grinding.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with dosa, idli, or vada

Serve as a side dish with rice and sambar

Serve as a condiment with grilled meats or vegetables

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rava Dosa
Keerai Sambar
Idli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

Common accompaniment to South Indian meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ugadi
Diwali

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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